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COTS Walk Wrap Up

The 2024 COTS Walk has come to a close, and we are so thankful to all of you for making it happen!

Celebrate Black Leaders in the Housing World

Since COTS focuses on housing, we wanted to share a few of the many Black trailblazers and leaders in the housing world. We honor the innovation, ingenuity, and resilience that Black people have contributed to our shared national culture and experience.

COTS Main Street Family Housing is Underway

COTS and Evernorth partner to create 16 new units of deeply affordable housing for families experiencing homelessness

2022 Candlelight Vigil

COTS annual candlelight vigil will be taking place Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 PM in front of Burlington City Hall.

COTS Announces Jonathan Farrell as New Executive Director

Today, the Committee on Temporary Shelter announced the appointment of Jonathan Farrell as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective November 17th.

“In Times Like These” Postcard Campaign

June marks the launch of COTS’ first summer postcard campaign to bring awareness around homelessness and COTS services. We have partnered with Erika Senft Miller who created the art on each postcard, with the series of artworks entitled “In Times Like These.”

Thank You for a Successful COTS Walk

The 33rd Annual COTS Walk took place on Sunday, May 1st as the first in-person Walk since 2019 – and it was a huge success!

Register for the 33rd Annual COTS Walk

Register today for the 33rd annual COTS Walk, presented by Rice Lumber. The COTS Walk is in person this year, and is the nonprofit’s largest annual event and a critical fundraiser to provide shelter, services, and housing to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Vermont.